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PUBLIC BARGAINING

Thompson Coburn attorneys handle employment matters for a number of public sector employers throughout the United States. We represent public clients in collective bargaining, the development of labor protection agreements, and resolving issues arising out of certification disputes and urban mass transit agreements. The types of labor protection issues involved include interest arbitration, subcontracting, successorship and paratransit operations. The representation often involves providing legal counsel in the negotiation of labor protective terms, impasse resolution and brief submittals to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), and state court proceedings. We have handled labor matters relating to mass transit in Boston, Massachusetts; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Dallas, Texas.

 

Publications

Employers, Beware: Recent NLRB Decision Makes it Significantly Easier for Employees to Achieve Union Representation Without an Election

A victory for attorney-client confidentiality: DOL takes formal steps to rescind controversial persuader regulation

Missouri to join Right to Work ranks: Is the fight over or just warming up?

U.S. Department of Labor issues final rule updating overtime regulations

National Labor Relations Board tosses more than 30 years of precedent in joint employer inquiry – other agencies to follow?

NLRB wishes employers a not-so-happy new year - Issues new election rules and overrules register guard

Time crunch: OSHA shortens reporting deadlines for workplace injuries

What does the Noel Canning decision mean for you?

Fifth Circuit overturns NLRB decision on class and collective action waivers

Illinois employers face decision as appellate court limits offer of at-will employment as consideration for competition restrictions

NLRB posting requirement struck down by court; federal contractors still on the hook

TCLE

OSHA: Increased Penalties, Increased Enforcement, Areas of Emphasis

Blurred lines: The Recent Rulings Changing the Game for Both Union and Non-Union Employers

Layoffs: Union, Plant Closing and Discrimination Considerations

Navigating HR Issues during the COVID-19 Emergency

Traffic Ahead: California Employment Law Update

Caught in the Middle: NLRB Organizing Issues

Blog Posts

NLRB issues two key decisions affecting higher ed

News

Hope Abramov and Laura Jordan named 2019 BTI Client Service All-Stars

Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey

Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2019

Tony Anderson among LGBTQ execs honored by the Washington Business Journal

Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News ‘Best Law Firms’ survey

23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA

25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA

Congratulations to our 15 St. Louis ‘Lawyers of the Year’

Cliff Godiner, Chuck Poplstein named to 2014 ‘Most Powerful Employment Attorneys’ list

27 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2014 Chambers USA

Detroit’s bankruptcy: What’s it got to do with St. Louis?

David Warfield writes article on Detroit bankruptcy for St. Louis Business Journal

Three partners named 2013 Up & Coming attorneys

Cliff Godiner, Chuck Poplstein named to ‘Most Powerful Employment Attorneys’ list

Cliff Godiner, Hope Abramov to dissect a modern labor dispute at SHRM annual conference

Thompson Coburn wins union election, decertifies longtime union facility

19 Thompson Coburn partners named 2013 St. Louis Lawyers of the Year

Partner
St. Louis

A partner in the Labor and Employment practice area, Hope's extensive labor and employment practice is bolstered by her experiences as an in-house attorney for more than ...

A partner in the Labor and Employment practice area, Hope's extensive labor...

Hope Abramov
Senior Counsel
Washington, D.C.

Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation's largest transit systems.

Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation...

Tony Anderson
Partner
Chicago

Mike represents management clients in a wide variety of labor and employment matters and related litigation.

Mike represents management clients in a wide variety of labor and employmen...

Michael Duffee
Partner
St. Louis

Cliff is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney who advises executives and HR leaders on all aspects of employment litigation and labor disputes.

Cliff is a nationally recognized labor and employment attorney who advises ...

Cliff Godiner
Partner
St. Louis

Laura provides high-level strategic human resources counseling to executives and HR managers on the challenging legal questions that crop up during every phase of employm...

Laura provides high-level strategic human resources counseling to executive...

Laura Jordan
Partner
St. Louis

Conor provides counsel to management in various types of labor and employment disputes.

Conor provides counsel to management in various types of labor and employme...

Conor Neusel
Partner
St. Louis

Chuck is a creative and highly efficient employment litigator and advisor to private and public sector employers across a wide spectrum of industries.

Chuck is a creative and highly efficient employment litigator and advisor t...

Chuck Poplstein
Partner
St. Louis

Tim provides practical, in-depth counsel to management during two of the most critical junctures in the employer-employee relationship: union organizing and employee term...

Tim provides practical, in-depth counsel to management during two of the mo...

Tim Sarsfield
Partner
Los Angeles

Art represents employers in high-stakes employment litigation and labor relations matters.

Art represents employers in high-stakes employment litigation and labor rel...

Art Silbergeld
Partner
Washington, D.C.

Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues including funding, project development, and procurement.

Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of...

Jane Sutter Starke